Detroit Baseball Academy

D.J. is locking in on his target in Fall Legends League play. What a future this kid has. Power pitcher and Power hitter.  Potential D-1 College baseball player. Credit the our Academy Coaching Staff in developing this kid who had never pitched before. A doubleheader split today 10-4 loss to Total Chaos (yes that’s their […]

It’s that time of the year again. The 12u YMCA Tigers/IS Baseball Academy, after having an awesome summer season in PAL (Police Athletic League), start play in the Fall Legends League. Shown here in pregame ceremonies against the Aztecs and then facing the Ecorse Hurricanes in the 2nd game. After losing the 1st game the

In the PAL Summer League Semi-Final the 12u team dug an early hole for themselves 7-0 in the 1st. Tied the game at 7 in the 3rd. Then battled to a 17 -12 victory against the Aztecs in semifinal play in the PAL playoffs at St Hedwig. The Ecorse Knights ended up winning the 12u

Another victory at the Corner ballpark last night in the 1st round of playoff competition for the 14u YMCA Tigers/IS Baseball Academy, winning 9-6 vs the Southfield A’s. Coaches Larry White, Layton White and Jay Prinstein gives us a huge advantage with the knowledge, wisdom, and dedication that they bring. After trailing most of the

Most kids shy away from playing the position of catcher. Just the fact that you have to wear all that gear for safety reasons and get in the position that you see on every pitch with a baseball coming at you and a bat being swung inches away. Ailay Summerville of the 14u YMCA Tigers/IS

Another opportunity to play at the new Corner ballpark yesterday and the YMCA Tigers/IS Baseball Academy is now 2-0 at the new venue this year. Longtime International Star and Prague Baseball Week alum Layton White is giving a post game talk in the photo. 15-5 final score over the Detroit Defenders on an absolutely gorgeous

Is that an awesome sight or what? The 12u YMCA Tigers/IS Baseball Academy playing at the new Corner ballpark at Michigan and Trumbull under the lights with the full moon in the background vs the Hamtramck Panthers. After spotting the opposition 4 runs in the 1st inning we started to claw back and tied the

Perry Brooks, who has been with our program for 4 years, is seen here toeing the slab. He pitched a shutout against the Detroit Giants. 3 innings pitched, and he only gave up 1 hit and 1 walk. Our 12U team now has a 4-2 record after 6 games in the Detroit PAL summer league.

The YMCA/IS Baseball Academy 10u team combined with the Full Count Kings to put a team in spring baseball Legends League competition. 12 games later you see the results. Trophy presentation. Champions in a 9-4 victory over the Detroit Defenders. The majority of these youngsters were involved in winter workouts at the Boll YMCA. Clearly

2nd round play in the Legend league playoffs was just what we expected. A tougher opponent in 95 degree temperatures. After getting off to a 6-0 deficit in the 1st inning we found out in a hurry about battling adversity. Waving a runner around at third base is being displayed. After taking a lead the

The 12u YMCA Tigers/International Stars took the field in Legends league Playoffs in their new uniforms from 3n2 Sports. The majority of these kids just moved up from 10u. After a slow start (1-3) we finished strong (5-1) to end with a 6 -4 record against some really good competition. Collectively they played their best

The YMCA Tigers/International Stars 14u baseball team took the field sporting their new uniforms from 3n2 Sports at the brand new “Corner ballpark ” at Michigan and Trumbull vs the Detroit Yankees. Thanks to the donors who made this possible. A 15 -5 win in PAL.